PILGRIM WAY FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL:

Hearts in Search of God is a project to promote walking pilgrimage in England & Wales focused on developing Pilgrim Ways from every Catholic cathedral to one or more shrines in the same diocese. They have recently published a Pilgrim Way for the Archdiocese of Liverpool, a 30.1 mile long route from the Metropolitan Cathedral to the Shrines of Blessed Dominic Barberi in St Helens & St Edmund Arrowsmith in Ashton-in-Makerfield. All the details and some photos can be found here:  https://www.pilgrimways.org.uk/the-liverpool-pilgrim-way-is-ready-to-walk

WORLD YOUTH SUNDAY

Next Sunday, 26 November is World Youth Sunday, there will be a retiring collection for Animate Youth at all Masses

FROM FR ANDREW:     

Fr Tim’s well-deserved break gives me the opportunity as the Rector at Bishop Eton Monastery to give a huge word of thanks to all the members of our two parishes for the generous support that you give to the Redemptorist Community. Together we are able to support each other in our shared mission simply because you support us in so many ways. Our office staff and reception volunteers, sacristans and altar servers, deacon and funeral ministers, bereavement counsellors, catechists for sacramental preparation, musicians, readers, eucharistic ministers, SVP members, Redemptorist Associates and so many more who help in more hidden ways. Our community of ten elderly priests supports you with our prayers and our Masses for your intentions, but it is your generosity that feeds us and keeps us warm, both physically and spiritually. We hope that our gratitude is evident in the service we are still able to offer.

CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCIES TO THE CITY CENTRE UNIVERSITIES

The Catholic Chaplaincy to the University of Liverpool, LIPA and John Moores University supports members of the university communities - both students and staff - on their journey of faith. It is based at St Philip Neri Church, L8. There are regular weekly Masses and events during term time.

Please see their website for details: www.cathchap.org.uk or contact the chaplain (Fr Neil Ritchie) on 07927 346 219. A group for staff and doctoral students meets fortnightly for prayer, discussion and sharing; please contact Dr Antal Berkes on 07515 821079 for further details.

CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL, LIPA, AND JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

With the new school term starting, Fr Neil Richie has asked that the following be circulated in your newsletters to let students know about the Catholic University Chaplaincy.

"The Catholic Chaplaincy to the University of Liverpool, LIPA and John Moores University exists to support members of the university communities - both students and staff - on their journey of faith. It is based at St Philip Neri Church, L8. There are regular weekly Masses and events during term time.

Please see our website for details: www.cathchap.org.uk  or contact the chaplain (Fr Neil Ritchie) on 07927 346 219. A group for staff and doctoral students meets fortnightly for prayer, discussion and sharing; please contact Dr Antal Berkes on 07515 821079 for further details."

PRAYER CARD - SEASON OF CREATION

Please click on the image above to access a pdf version of the prayer.

EVANGELII GAUDIUM SUNDAY

EVANGELII GAUDIUM SUNDAY (formerly known as Home Mission Sunday) takes place on the 3rd Sunday of September.

Evangelii Gaudium, Latin for “Joy of the Gospel”, calls us to be joyous in proclaiming our faith. It supports the work of the Mission Directorate on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference.

A key focus of upcoming work is responding to Pope Francis’ calling of a Jubilee Year in 2025, themed "Pilgrims of Hope". The Church is to prepare for the Jubilee by reflecting on the four Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council in 2023; and deepening our prayer life, with a special focus on the Lord’s Prayer, in 2024. A range of resources are being prepared for the Year of Prayer in 2024, including a course on the Lord’s Prayer from small groups for Lent, and encouragement to try different ways of praying from the tradition of the Church. The Mission Directorate will be supporting the Jubilee co-ordinator appointed by each diocese.

Please support the Mission Directorate through prayer and giving to the second collection. Every contribution, big or small, goes directly to support this important work to bring the joy of the Gospel to all.

More information can be found at  https://www.cbcew.org.uk/evangelii-gaudium-sunday

To read the Pope's message for Evangelii Gaudium Sunday  click here

THE BEAR WITH A SORE THROAT

Keith Ballard, a former headteacher and deacon of the Archdiocese of Liverpool, has recently ventured into the world of children’s literature with his first book, The Bear With A Sore Throat.  The book isaimed at children aged 3-6. To find out more about the book click here

VISIT OF UKRAINE'S BISHOP GREGORY

Bishop Hryhoriy (Gregory) Komar, the auxiliary bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy (diocese) of Sambir-Drohobych, Ukraine, visited the  St Margaret Clitherow Centre recently to express his heartfelt gratitude to all those who participated in the #Liverpool4Ukraine appeal.

The occasion was marked by a short liturgy led by Canon Aidan Prescott, Vicar General, where prayers were offered for peace in Ukraine.

Click here to read more about the visit and the appeal

MPACT - MOVING PARENTS AND CHILDREN TOGETHER

M-PACT is a programme that helps parents and children, aged 8-17, talk more openly and safely about the effects of gambling-related harms on the whole family and gives them new tools to move forward positively.   To lean more please click here for a leaflet that may help those families affected by gambling.

REDEMPTORIST COMMUNITIES IN UKRAINE

The Redemptorist communities in Ukraine are giving shelter, food and help to the people who are fleeing from the Russian war. If you'd like to donate to help, please visit https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/ukraine-appeal-

BISHOP GREGORY

On 31st July the St Margaret Clitherow Centre were delighted to welcome  Bishop Gregory Komar to the St Margaret Clitherow Centre.

As part of the #Liverpool4Ukraine appeal, the Archiocese has been delivering essential aid to Bishop Gregory for distribution in his diocese. Bishop Gregory wanted to personally thank those who have supported the appeal. During his visit, prayers  for peace in Ukraine were offered.

Read more: Bishop Gregory

LOURDES 2023 HIGHLIGHTS

The Archdiocese has put together a short slideshow of memories from this years pilgrimage.

THE ARCHDIOCESE AND LOURDES LOOKING BACK

LOURDES 1920s

Read more: The Archdiocese and Lourdes looking back

FEAST OF MOST HOLY REDEEMER:

Sunday 16 July. A retiring collection will be held following each Mass next Sunday in aid of Redemptorist Students. Thank you for your generosity.

FROM SOUTH LIVERPOOL CATENIANS.

Thanks to everyone who attended our Social Evening at East Wavertree Lawn Tennis Club, last Saturday.

IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP UNRAVELLING?

Talking to a Marriage Care counsellor might help. Please find leaflets in the porch with more information; alternatively you can call 0800 389 3801 or visit www.marriagecare.org.uk.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

For this year's World Environment Day, we are asked to beat plastic pollution.

HELP NEEDED: LAY FUNERAL MINISTRY

* Do you have sympathy for those in distress?
* Would you like to help bereaved families to arrange the  funeral for their loved ones?
* Have you considered becoming a Lay Funeral Minister?

This ministry is wide ranging with an opportunity to lead funeral services when there is no priest available to do so and/or help to prepare families to choose readings, hymns and prayers.

If you are interested or would like to discuss this role in more detail please contact the parish office.

* Full training given and the role is subject to a DBS check.

PARTNERSHIP IN MISSION WITH THE REDEMPTORISTS:

Redemptorist Lay Associates (RLAs): Congratulations to the RLAs of Bishop Eton and St Mary's who will renew their annual Act of Commitment during the 11.00am Mass at St Mary's, and the 6.00pm at Bishop Eton. Also, to those who will make the Act of Commitment for the first time.

If you would like to know more about the RLA, please pick up a leaflet or, contact
Fr Maurice CSsR at Bishop Eton.